(NEXSTAR) - Eddie Mekka, well-known for his role as Carmine, the 'Big Ragu' on "Laverne & Shirley," has died. He was 69.
Mekka passed away at his home in Newhall, Cali., on Saturday, his brother Warren Mekjian tells TMZ. A cause of death has not been shared. Mekjian says Mekka had recently been hospitalized for blood clots.
From 1976 to 1983, Mekka played Carmine, Shirley's boyfriend, on "Laverne & Shirley." He was also nominated for a Tony in his role in Broadway's "The Lieutenant," the New York Post reports.
Mekka went on to appear in various TV shows as a guest star, including "Fantasy Island," "The Love Boat," and "Family Matters."
According to his IMDB page, Mekka recently appeared in "Hail Mary," a comedy film from 2018, and "Diary of Lunatic," a 2017 comedy.
Mekka had one daughter, Mia.